Yesterday, I had the opportunity to present the Verse of the Day on YouVersion … also known as the Bible app. YouVersion has been a part of my own discipleship journey for years, so partnering with them is such an incredible honor for me and the Whispers & Fringes team. The verse I shared was […]
Lately, there have been fewer employees at the stores I shop at. And what a time for it to be happening in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season! In fact, while I was at my neighborhood grocery store last week, I noticed how none of the regular lanes were open. […]
Several years ago while I was chatting with someone, I remember the negative sentiments they expressed about someone new they had just met. Having had the opportunity to meet this new person myself and also, learn their story, I was jarred by those comments. It made me think about the times I was guilty of […]
When I first realized that I may be the only connection for some people to experience the love of God, I changed my approach to how I do things. For example, when my family and I are dining out for a meal, I ask the server what their name is so I can address them […]
Back in September of 1999, my husband and I shared our marriage vows in the presence of God and nearly 900 witnesses. No, you are not seeing things. And no, I did not add an extra zero by accident. Our wedding was large, to say the least. Honestly, there were several guests that neither of […]
“At the end of the day people won’t remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel.” There is some question as to who actually said that (most say Maya Angelou) but regardless, there is some truth to that statement. Rewind…2 weeks ago. It was my birthday and […]
The woman described in Proverbs 31 sounds like a rock star. She is smart, industrious, financially savvy, and honored by her husband and children. She dresses in fine clothes and extends her hands to the poor. She has no fear of the future and she laughs at the days to come. What an amazing woman! […]
My boss for a few years was a woman I would call a servant leader. She directed our organization with high expectations and was firm, but was very compassionate. I recall a meeting one afternoon in which someone confronted her about major changes that had been recently rolled out. It was a touchy subject that […]
Is it sad that we are surprised when people are nice now? The waitress, the customer service rep on the phone, the driver who lets you in during traffic – when people are kind, it can feel like the exception rather than the rule. Here was my husband’s observation recently: “It seems like the norm […]
This has been a harrowing week in my city. Until now, I was a by-stander, watching these events unfold in various parts of America. I always knew that my city was vulnerable but you never know just how vulnerable until it actually happens. So many thoughts have been racing through my mind- What do I […]
Tough Times
This year has been a challenging journey for me. There have been unexpected detours that felt overwhelming and stressful. Truthfully, they left me feeling weary. Some days all I could see was everything that had
